Music of Hawaii, Brazil, and Caribbean

Island Time String Band plays music built on the rhythms of Hawaii, Brazil, and the Caribbean infused with jazz. Founded by singer and composer Michael George Gonzalez (ukulele). Featuring Bobby Henrie (jazz guitar) with Mike Doyle (upright bass) and Steve Imburgia (percussion).

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Michael George Gonzalez

Bobby Henrie

Mike Doyle

Steve Imburgia

Recorded live at Lucky Hare – August 2026

  • End of Summer Luau

    Special concert for a huge luau themed party on the Seneca Harbor hosted by Lucky Hare Brewing in Watkins Glen, NY

  • Keuka Arts Festival

    Featured performer for the annual Keuka Arts Festival in Penn Yan, NY.

  • Memorial Day Festival

    Featured performer on the main stage for the 27th annual Celebrate & Commemorate Memorial Day founding celebration in Waterloo, NY..

  • Island Time String Band performed. a special concert for the annual Geneva Jazz Festival at the historic Geneva On The Hotel & Resort..

Bobby Henrie (guitar)

Bobby Henrie (from Middlesex,NY) is a musician of exceptional ability and range. A guitarist, singer and multi-instrumentalist, steeped in a wide variety of roots music: Flat-pick guitar, old-time fiddle, bluegrass, cajun, Irish, hillbilly, country, western, rockabilly, rock n’ roll, blues, jump, jazz, swing and beyond.

Bobby’s early interest and passion for jazz came from listening to his parents swing band faves and a friend’s record collection of old music. Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman and especially string swing, Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli and Charlie Christian. College opened his ears with jazz theory and harmony, developing a love of the “modernists”, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, etc. Bobby has a deep respect for the masters and what it takes to play this music (well). Bobby Has a BFA in Jazz Guitar, { SUNY Geneseo, 1988 }


Michael George Gonzalez (ukulele + vocals)

Michael is a songwriter steeped in roots, jazz, soul, and world music. A trained composer with decades of experience performing, writing, and teaching. His unique voice, insightful lyrics, and creative guitar playing deliver dynamic and spontaneous performances. He also strives to be a steward of the culture. He teaches private and group lessons. He founded FLIMA Alliance in 2010 to produce community music events, enrichment programs, workshops, and concerts. He’s the artistic director of the Geneva Jazz Festival and host of the FLIMA Beat Radio Hour on 104.1 FM WGCC.


Steve Imburgia (percussion)

Steve Imburgia (IMBRO) is a drummer & percussionist who is currently performing with several bands and musicians in and around the Rochester, New York area.

He plays a wide range of percussion instruments and has a broad knowledge of ethnic music styles. He spent three years collaborating and touring with Sankofa, an African Drum and Dance ensemble. Steve has shared his experience and knowledge doing Arts in Education, Young Audience performances and clinics.

He was most honored to be asked to play drumset at Rochester’s Geva Theatre in the musical production “Famous Orpheus” by Charles F. Gordon (OyamO). This performance was in collaboration with the world renowned Garth Fagan Dance company.


Mitch Klicki (upright bass)

Mitch Klicki is a versatile bassist originally from Chicago, IL. A longtime working musician and in-demand sideman, he has performed with countless groups across a wide range of genres, including jazz, funk, reggae, blues, and Americana. His playing is especially rooted in jazz and funk, with influences ranging from Paul Jackson and Rocco Prestia to Jaco Pastorius.


Mike Doyle (upright bass + vocals)

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